Repainting

Basic cosmetic improvements can go a long way towards improving the appeal of your home. A new coat of paint can make an otherwise old and dilapidated looking property look fresh and modern. Make sure you shy away from bolder colours. For example, opt for neutral tones like whites and creams for your interior walls and ceilings. These shades ensure broad appeal while maximising indoor light and interior design flexibility.

Curb Appeal

First impressions count and the exterior of your home is going to be the first thing potential buyers look at. Make simple improvements like mowing lawns, pressure washing the driveway and exterior walls and tidying up the front garden. Adding some new outdoor lighting or landscaping elements like new plants and stones can also go a long way to improving the appeal and value of your home.

New Fixtures, Fittings and Appliances

Replacing things like old light fittings, cupboard and door handles, taps, showerheads, shelving, towel racks, mirrors and light switch faceplates can do wonders for the aesthetic appeal of your property. Go even further with new appliances like a fresh stove/oven and dishwasher to really boost the value of your home.

Flooring

Replacing old musty carpet with fresh new flooring can be another great way to add value. Depending on the style of the home, you can go for hardwood floors, fresh carpet or even floating floorboards for a more affordable, modern solution.

Window Furnishings

New blinds, shutters or curtains also refresh the interior appearance of your property while also improving energy efficiency and functionality. Once again, it’s a matter of finding what best suits the style of your home as well as enhancing liveability. For example, opting for blockout blinds in the bedrooms and shutters in living spaces for maximum light control.

More Space

Converting an unused garage, laundry area or loft into more usable, multifunctional spaces can open your home to more buyers as larger families may include your home in their buying options. Another approach is finding ways to add more storage space to the property. For example, more cupboards in kitchen and bathroom areas.

Take Care of Maintenance

Lastly, take some time to fix up those little maintenance jobs. For example, replacing tired weatherboard panels or adding fresh mortar to exterior brickwork to fill in any gaps. Other potential jobs can include replacing broken fencing and ageing gutters.